Question: Do I need a visa to visit South Africa? Answer: Only a passport is required for a USA citizen.

Question: Do I need a permit to bring my bow or crossbow into South Africa? Answer: Not at all. Unlike guns, bows and crossbows are currently not regulated coming in to South Africa. You simply pick up your bow and proceed through the customs area.

Question: Do I need to take any special medical precautions? Answer: No we are a malaria and bilharzia free area and have access to professional medical facilities. You need only bring your personal medical needs.

Question: Do I need any special license to hire a motor vehicle? Answer: A passport and current drivers license is all that is required.

Question: Should I change foreign currency on entering the country? Answer: Yes, you will need some money for porters and personal purchases. Otherwise credit cards are widely accepted.

Question: How do I get to you? Answer: Your point of arrival in South Africa is the O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and you will be picked up by Bushmen Safaris and escorted to the hunting conservancy for game viewing and a relaxed evening “African Style.”

Question: Is there a charge for transportation to and from the airport?Answer: Your premium bowhunting package also includes round-trip ground transportation from the Johannesburg, South Africa Airport.

The bow hunting season is typically from late March to early October, and the best time to bow hunt is during those months. The rainy season in South Africa roughly begins during the second week in November and normally ends the second or third week of February. Below you will find a breakdown of the months and what you can expect during your bow hunting adventures at Bushmen Safaris:

April through August – Dry winter season when the grasses are low and the animals can be seen clearly. In April and early May the main species are in the middle of the rut which really brings out the bulls. Average daytime temperatures are 65-75 degrees F, and nights and mornings can be quite cool. Temperatures begin to warm in August.

September and October– A delightful time of the year – it is springtime. Days are warmer with lows of 65 degrees F and highs in the 90s. Short rains in November only freshen the country.

December through February – These are the summer months. Although it is also the rainy season – and the rains can be heavy – they are usually brief. The moisture leaves the country revitalized. Average temperatures are in the high 90’s and low 100’s degrees F range.

• The Africa bow hunting safaris at Bushmen Safaris allow hunters to experience 10 to 12 thrilling days of hunting. • Our reputation has afforded us the title of one of the finest Africa bow hunting safaris anywhere, and our 80% return of clientele is a strong testament to that fact. We have excellent game management, trophy animals, wonderful hospitality, and a devotion to our clients all of which has contributed to our high return rate. • We have small camps of 5 to 8 hunters and only 35 to 50 hunters a year. • The low hunting pressures have allowed many animals to reach maturity and provide our clients with opportunities to harvest trophy game. More than 335 animals have earned a top 25 place in the SCI record book. • Our Africa bow hunting safaris offer clients the opportunity to hunt year around. With most of our hunt taking place between March and October, you will be able to book your Africa hunts when it is the most convenient for you. • We offer our African hunts on an archery only area so we are dedicated to the archer in every aspect. We have developed the best system for our clients over the years and we know that we will meet and exceed all your Africa bow hunting expectations as an archer.

After a week at the beautiful Bushmen Safaris facilities, we successfully ended our hunt at Bushmen Safaris with a monster wide Kudu bull, an impressive Waterbuck, two Impalas, and memories engrained in our heads for the rest of our lives. We have some incredible pictures and videos to share along with some mounts that will remind us of our hunts with Bushmen. Hunting South Africa was by far an unbelievable experience. Getting within, at times, 5 to 25 yards to watch these plains game animals is just breathtaking. And the sunsets and sunrises, wow, it’s like you can just reach up and shake God’s hand. We will be back, especially since we did not get our shot at a Zebra or Gemsbok.A huge thank you to SCI and Bushmen Safaris for making this trip, a trip of a lifetime. I truly feel blessed to have experienced hunting the bush at such a young age and can’t wait to get back. -- Davie “Crockett’ Ferraro, Hunt Strong founder

“I'm a bow-hunter, it’s in my DNA. I've had the good fortune to hunt all over Africa and I have never had so many targets out in front of me. Two things that really stood out during my stay at Bushmen Safaris were the heart of the people and the sheer numbers of animals.” -- Jim Burnworth Host of The Outdoor Channel’s “Western Extreme”